Trump to undergo ‘routine yearly checkup’ on Friday, says White House | World News - The Indian Express skip to contentAdvertisementAt 79, the US president’s health is under close watch, especially after questions over former president Joe Biden’s physical fitness while in office.By: Express Web Desk October 9, 2025 10:16 AM IST First published on: Oct 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookIn April, during Trump’s previous visit to Walter Reed for his first physical exam since taking office, tests indicated a normal heart rhythm and no significant health issues. (AP Photo)US President Donald Trump will have what the White House described as a “routine yearly checkup” on Friday at Walter Reed medical centre, six months after his last physical examination. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Wednesday that Trump would travel to the facility outside Washington to meet with the US troops and attend a meeting. “While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up,” she said, according to Reuters. Leavitt added that the president may then travel to the Middle East, where Israeli, Hamas, and American negotiators have finalised a Gaza hostage-for-ceasefire deal.Trump’s age and health At 79, Trump is the oldest person to assume the US presidency. His health has been closely monitored, particularly after scrutiny of former president Joe Biden’s fitness for office.Also Read: After makeup patch, Trump photographed with sizeable bruise on right handIn July, the White House revealed that Trump had experienced swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand after photographs showed visible swelling and makeup covering parts of his hand.Most ReadTrump’s physician, Sean Barbabella, said in a letter released at the time that the swelling was due to “chronic venous insufficiency,” a benign and common condition among people over 70. He said the bruising was consistent with minor soft tissue irritation caused by frequent handshakes and aspirin use, which is part of Trump’s “standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”Prior medical findingsThe White House has since downplayed concerns about Trump’s condition and has not disclosed details about ongoing treatment for his leg issue.In April, Trump visited Walter Reed for his first physical exam since taking office in January. According to official results released by the White House, tests showed he had a normal heart rhythm and no major health problems.(With inputs from agencies)AdvertisementAdvertisementLoading Taboola...SubscribeSign InJournalism of CourageTop CategoriesLATEST STORIESReview overtime payment norms in line with ILO standards: Industries to Centre‘Bigg Boss Kannada studio will be given time to address violations’: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar orders to lift sealIsrael-Hamas ceasefire agreement: What we know so far about Trump’s Gaza deal‘He has played for a while now for that one ball in 2024’: R Ashwin questions Harshit Rana’s all-format inclusionFake ghee racket busted by Delhi Police ahead of Diwali, 2 arrested from Budh Vihar and JindDelhi Thar accident: 45-year-old man dies after his bike collides with SUV in Dwarka; driver arrestedWATCH: Rubio slips Trump folded note during White House antifa roundtable, here’s what was in itPM Modi hails phase-1 success of Trump peace plan for Gaza‘One who generates income looked upon as culprit’: CJI B R Gavai, Delhi HC Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya call for tax reformsBareilly police encounter: Dacoit, carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh, killed; constable injured‘I put Virat Kohli at number one over Sachin Tendulkar’: Former England cricketer reasons why his choice will ‘raise eyebrows’Should you check blood sugar right after waking up or 1-2 hours after breakfast?Unease in Bombay House, amid internal wrangling within the Tata group yet againDoes your LDL or bad cholesterol go down when you take calcium supplements?Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 7: Rishab Shetty’s epic overtakes original, Hindi version crosses Rs 100 cr markSaif Ali Khan says ex-wife Amrita Singh played a big role in his life: ‘We usually speak whenever I’m in a hospital bed’